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Study Abroad - Programs
Summer 2003
British Columbia, Canada
July 3, 2003 - July 25, 2003

This program has been cancelled for 03J. Check with the faculty director for more information
Program Overview

Learn how to photograph the natural world while backpacking across national parks in British Columbia, follow a "leave no trace" philosophy while learning how to use advanced digital technology in the field. A hands-on photographic/web design opportunity.

Based at the University of British Columbia, students will explore and photograph sites in the Canadian Rocky Mountains -i.e. high mountain lakes, glaciers, and the abundant wildlife. The extended backpacking segment of this program will introduce participants to the temperate rainforests and coastal ecology of the Pacific Northwest.

When not on backpacking expeditions, students will reside in resident halls, multiple occupancy and outfitted with internet hook-up at the University of British Columbia.

A graded final project will be required. The project will be a website designed and published by each student using the individual's digital images.

Program suitable for, but not limited to College of Agriculture and Natural Resource students interested in digital nature photography and web design. For students in the Agriculture and Natural Resources college, this program fulfills a required computer course.
Courses
Students must enroll in all courses for credit and a grade; pass/fail and audit registration is not permitted.

Honors credit may be available. Check with the faculty director and the Honors program for prior approval (before departure).

All students must enroll in 6 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course.

ENWC351 - Nature / Wildlife Photography (3 cr.)
Students will become proficient with the use of a 35mm SLR camera, a zoom lens, a normal lens, a release cable and tripod. You will also be able to evaluate slides based on exposure, composition and subject matter.

ENWC451 - Advanced Nature / Wildlife Photography (3 cr.)
Students will further their knowledge of photography, learning how to master a variety of natural lighting conditions. Specific assignments include double exposures, fire, waterfalls, stars, reflections and close-ups.
Prerequisite:ENWC 351

FREC335 - Advanced Data Management (3 cr.)
Advanced use of microcomputer systems and application software used in agricultural sciences.
Prerequisite:FREC 135
Requirements
Applicants should have a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 (on a 4.00 scale). We encourage freshmen to apply! For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including a deposit, one transcript (non-University of Delaware students only), and one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by telephone.

Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. See here for an overview of the acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we recommend moving your application and deposit to another program (by emailing your request to studyabroad@udel.edu).

British Columbia, Canada Program Costs
Participants in the British Columbia, Canada program will be charged University of Delaware tuition for one Summer Session and the program fee. The program fee usually covers round-trip airfare, housing, and all excursions but does not include transportation to/from the group's initial departure airport. Your specific program fee may or may not include these and other items, check with the faculty director for details.

A $200 deposit towards the program fee must be paid by no later than March 21, 2003 , although we recommend that you pay your deposit within three working days of submitting your application. The deposit is non-refundable if you are admitted into the program. The program acceptance list will be available approximately two weeks later. See below for additional program fee and tuition payment deadlines.

UD students pay all program fee deposits by direct bank transfer via this website: http://www.udel.edu/studyabroadpayments. Non-UD students should send a check, payable to the University of Delaware, to CFIS, Elliott Hall, 26 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19716. Credit card payments are not accepted.

  DE Resident Non-DE Resident
Final Tuition based on current year 888 2476
Final Program Fee 2800 2800
UD Registration & Activities Fee 35 35
Final Total 3723 5311

Please note that final program fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final program fees may be increased due to airline taxes, fuel surcharges, exchange rates, or changes in the group size.

Scholarships
Need- and merit-based scholarships are available to UD undergraduates on a competitive basis. For more details and to apply for a scholarship, go to our scholarships page (and be sure to submit scholarship materials by the deadlines).
Deadlines
All payments and application materials are due by 5:00pm on the dates listed below:
  • Application and $200 deposit deadline: March 21, 2003
  • $800 deposit deadline: April 11, 2003
  • Final program fee balance due: May 2, 2003
  • Tuition and Registration Fee due: mid-May, 2003
Contact Information
David Pierce
Faculty Director
Department of Food and Resource Economics
102 Townsend Hall
Phone:(302) 831-1364
Email: tobias@udel.edu


Jonathan Cox
Faculty Director
Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
108 Townsend Hall
Phone:(302) 831-1359
Email: joncox15@hotmail.com